Therapist away sick

Taylor27 · Apr 29, 2021 at 11:22 AM

The clinic is still closed til next Monday. The reason why I have not been able to talk to my therapist is that she has been sick the whole time. I hope she is okay and will be back next week. For the last 5 weeks it has been very stressful and I think because everything is closed still where I live is making me feel so overwhelmed. I cannot wait til life can get back to normal again. I also have been feeling very angry and fustrated with how things are lately.

LonesomeTonight · Apr 29, 2021 at 11:39 AM

Hugs, Cheryl. I hope you're able to see her next week.

Rive. · Apr 29, 2021 at 12:57 PM

Yes, life is pretty crap right now.

I hope your T recovers and that you can get to see her soon.

Are you getting any support (from friends, family, other groups etc) in the meantime?

SlumberKitty · Apr 29, 2021 at 12:58 PM

So sorry Cheryl. I hope your T recovers soon and that you can see her soon. HUGS Kit

*Beth* · Apr 29, 2021 at 01:20 PM

I've definitely been there with my therapist being out sick. Mine was out once for 3 months with pneumonia. It can be incredibly stressful. I hope your T is back next week. And I hear you on being frustrated with everything closed down. For the first year I actually did fairly well with it, but this spring I feel like I can hardly stand it anymore. I want normal life back - at least to be able to see my mental health providers f2f, finally.

Taylor27 · Apr 29, 2021 at 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rive.

Yes, life is pretty crap right now.

I hope your T recovers and that you can get to see her soon.

Are you getting any support (from friends, family, other groups etc) in the meantime?

Yes my husband has been very supportive and the day program counselors have been keeping me informed every week and also letting me vent. I also have allot of support online and that has been helpful in knowing that I am not alone in what I'm feeling with the lock down and covid19. I am suppose to see my therapist next week and hope she is well enough to see me.

Taylor27 · Apr 29, 2021 at 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BethRags

I've definitely been there with my therapist being out sick. Mine was out once for 3 months with pneumonia. It can be incredibly stressful. I hope your T is back next week. And I hear you on being frustrated with everything closed down. For the first year I actually did fairly well with it, but this spring I feel like I can hardly stand it anymore. I want normal life back - at least to be able to see my mental health providers f2f, finally.

BethRags big hugs, I hear you and it's been very hard. I don't know how much longer it will be and I try so hard to understand but the emotions of anger and sadness take over. My therapist has been so understanding and helpful in letting me know im not alone. I hope very soon you can go back to f2f it's hard doing everything virtual.

Taylor27 · Apr 29, 2021 at 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Hugs, Cheryl. I hope you're able to see her next week.

I hope so too, however if I can't I understand and will try to get other support in place like seeing my family doctor til she can see me.

Rive. · Apr 30, 2021 at 09:29 AM

It won't replace T but I'm glad that you have support in the meantime.

Taylor27 · Apr 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM

I got a call this morning from the mental health clinic. My therapist will be away for a couple more weeks. She is on sick leave right now. I am glad they phoned me and let me know. All I can do is try my best to keep up on the self care and try not to let myself worry about her. I also am able to go back to day program and cooking class next week. That will help me with a routine during the day.

The government is hoping to lift some restrictions by the end of May and by July most restrictions will be lifted. That is what I'm looking forward to the most.

SlumberKitty · Apr 30, 2021 at 01:56 PM

I'm sorry your T will be away for a couple more weeks. Do your best with the self care. I'm glad you will be able to go back to day program next week. HUGS Kit

LonesomeTonight · Apr 30, 2021 at 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl27

I got a call this morning from the mental health clinic. My therapist will be away for a couple more weeks. She is on sick leave right now. I am glad they phoned me and let me know. All I can do is try my best to keep up on the self care and try not to let myself worry about her. I also am able to go back to day program and cooking class next week. That will help me with a routine during the day.

The government is hoping to lift some restrictions by the end of May and by July most restrictions will be lifted. That is what I'm looking forward to the most.

Ugh, I'm sorry... at least they're keeping you updated.

RoxanneToto · Apr 30, 2021 at 02:36 PM

I’m not surprised you feel overwhelmed with everything still being closed and your T being off sick as well, sorry you’re having to deal with all that but I’m glad they’ve kept you updated and you know when you’re likely to see T again.

Taylor27 · Apr 30, 2021 at 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Ugh, I'm sorry... at least they're keeping you updated.

I really appreciate them keeping me up to date it really helps me to know that they do care even if it's a phone call to cancel my apps.

*Beth* · Apr 30, 2021 at 08:19 PM

It's terrific that you will have the day program and cooking class.

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LonesomeTonight Always in This Twilight Member Since Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 20,739 (SuperPoster!) 9 74.9k hugs given	Apr 29, 2021 at 11:39 AM #2 Hugs, Cheryl. I hope you're able to see her next week.
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Rive. Magnate Member Since Sep 2013 Posts: 2,011 10	Apr 29, 2021 at 12:57 PM #3 Yes, life is pretty crap right now. I hope your T recovers and that you can get to see her soon. Are you getting any support (from friends, family, other groups etc) in the meantime?
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Apr 29, 2021 at 12:58 PM #4 So sorry Cheryl. I hope your T recovers soon and that you can see her soon. HUGS Kit __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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Rive. Magnate Member Since Sep 2013 Posts: 2,011 10	Apr 30, 2021 at 09:29 AM #9 It won't replace T but I'm glad that you have support in the meantime.
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Apr 30, 2021 at 01:56 PM #11 I'm sorry your T will be away for a couple more weeks. Do your best with the self care. I'm glad you will be able to go back to day program next week. HUGS Kit __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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RoxanneToto Grand Poohbah Member Since Aug 2020 Location: England Posts: 1,692 3 6,991 hugs given	Apr 30, 2021 at 02:36 PM #13 I’m not surprised you feel overwhelmed with everything still being closed and your T being off sick as well, sorry you’re having to deal with all that but I’m glad they’ve kept you updated and you know when you’re likely to see T again.
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Apr 30, 2021 at 08:19 PM #15 It's terrific that you will have the day program and cooking class. __________________
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